Venu Yeldandi
Indian film director, screenwriter and actor
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Actor
Venu Yeldandi, also known as Venu Tillu, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and critic. He was born in Siricilla, Telangana, India.
Career
He worked as a junior artist in many films for small roles as a comedian starting with Jai (2004). His first major role was in Munna (2007) as Tillu.[4] He also was a part of the comedy television series Jabardasth.[5]
In 2014, during filming of the series, Yelandi and his team were attacked by a group who were offended by the portrayal of their caste in the scenes being filmed. The police arrested Yeldandi and others involved. Both Venu and the community leaders lodged official complaints, each claiming the other party was at fault. Yelandi was charged under Section 509 (insulting the modesty of a woman) and 323 (causing hurt), while members of the community who attacked the group were charged under Section 341 (wrongful restraint).[6]
He worked as a ghost writer for Rudhramadevi (2015) and Jai Lava Kusa (2017).[7]
Yelandi's directorial debut was with his film Balagam.[8]
Filmography
As director
- Balagam (2023)
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jai | Student | [4] | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | Prakash | ||
| 2006 | Ranam | Bhagawati's henchmen | ||
| Kedi | Raghu's friend | Tamil film | ||
| Seethakoka Chiluka | ||||
| 2007 | Jagadam | Nalla Mahesh | ||
| Munna | Tillu | [4] | ||
| Takkari | Tirupathi's friend | |||
| Godava | College student | |||
| 2008 | Kantri | |||
| Kathanayakudu | ||||
| Siddu from Sikakulam | Dose Babu | |||
| Ankit, Pallavi & Friends | Sunil | [9] | ||
| Dongala Bandi | ||||
| King | Bottu Seenu's henchman | |||
| 2009 | Kurradu | Kumar | [1] | |
| 2010 | Sadhyam | |||
| Don Seenu | Bar waiter | |||
| Kathi Kantha Rao | Nalla Sreenu | |||
| 2011 | Naaku O Lovervundi | [3] | ||
| Pilla Zamindar | Bangkok | |||
| 2012 | Neeku Naaku Dash Dash | Bapineedu's sidekick | [10] | |
| Daruvu | ||||
| Lucky | Lucky's friend | |||
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Dance master | [11] | |
| Jaffa | Venu Bongula | |||
| Shadow | Drunkard | |||
| 1000 Abaddalu | Satya's friend | [12] | ||
| Adda | ||||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Sashi's kidnapper | |||
| Madhumati | ||||
| 2014 | Galata | |||
| Ra Ra Krishnayya | ||||
| Alludu Seenu | Lungi Baba's friend | |||
| Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya | ||||
| The End | Watchman | [13] | ||
| Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | ||||
| 2015 | Beeruva | |||
| Tiger | Tiger's friend | |||
| Mantra 2 | ||||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | ||||
| Bruce Lee: The Fighter | Bruce Lee's friend | |||
| Bhale Manchi Roju | Eesu | [2] | ||
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | |||
| Okka Ammayi Thappa | ||||
| Babu Bangaram | ||||
| 2017 | Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | |||
| Nakshatram | ||||
| Mahanubhavudu | ||||
| Gulf | Somulu | |||
| Prematho Mee Karthik | ||||
| 2018 | Raa Raa | |||
| Brand Babu | Diamond Babu's assistant | |||
| Nannu Dochukunduvate | Giri | [14] | ||
| 2019 | Okate Life | Ram's friend | [15] | |
| Rajdooth | Donka | |||
| 2020 | Wife, I | Varma's friend | [16] | |
| 2021 | Drushyam 2 | Auto driver | ||
| 2023 | Ranga Maarthaanda | |||
| Bhola Shankar | Shankar's friend |
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jabardasth Season 1 | Various | ETV |
| 2018 | Sixth Sense Season 1 | Participant | Star Maa |
| 2023 | Save the Tigers | Raghava | Disney+ Hotstar |
References
- ^ a b Jeevi (12 November 2009). "Kurradu film review - Telugu cinema Review - Varun Sandesh & Neha Sharma". Idlebrain.com.
- ^ a b "Bhale Manchi Roju Review". Indiaglitz.
- ^ a b Garimella, Deepa. "Naaku O Lover Vundi Review". fullhyd.com.
- ^ a b c Jeevi (27 April 2007). "Munna - Telugu cinema Review - Prabhas & Ileana". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "INTERVIEW | Entire country follows 'The Telugu Formula': Venu Yeldandi". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Jabardasth' Fame Actor Venu Attacked in Hyderabad". New Indian Express. 22 December 2014.
- ^ Ethamukkala, Hemachandra. ""I have worked for over 200 movies as an actor so far, but I never received commercial success" - Venu Yeldandi, 'Balagam' Director - Exclusive". The Times of India.
- ^ "I turned director in frustration: Balagam director Venu Yeldandi (aka Venu Tillu)". Deccan Chronicle. 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Ankith, Pallavi & Friends Review". Indiaglitz.
- ^ "Review : Neeku Naaku Dash Dash – A big dash of your time". 123telugu. 13 April 2012.
- ^ Jeevi (22 February 2013). "Jabardasth review". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ Arikatla, Venkat (15 August 2013). "'1000 Abaddalu' Review: Blockbuster Hit". GreatAndhra.
- ^ "The End Review". Cine Josh. 15 November 2014.
- ^ Vyas (14 July 2018). "Nannu Dochukunduvate stealer review". The Hans India.
- ^ "Review : Okate Life – Senseless and confusing". 123telugu. 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Review : Wife, I – Terrible Watch". 123telugu. 3 January 2020.
External links
- Venu Yeldandi at IMDb
